Join Region IV GWA members for weekend adventure in the Carolina “triangle.” Experience the spring magic of the Sarah P. Duke Gardens including guided tours and an educational seminar over lunch. A visit to the North Carolina Botanical Garden Chapel Hill in the height of the season will educate visitors on the native floral displays of the central piedmont region. Finish the day with a trunk show and guided tour of the famous grounds of Fearrington Village. Enjoy craft beer, wine, live music & wood-fired pizza at Roost Beer Garden.

Plan to stay for the weekend and attend the annual Spring Open House at Plant Delights Nursery, visit the Arthur Foodscape to see the Suburban Grain Experiment, tour the many garden centers in the area including Big Bloomers Flower Farm and purchase tickets for the Annual Gala in the Garden at the world renowned JC Raulston Arboretum on Sunday, May 7, 3:00PM-7:00PM.

AccommodationsClick here for a list of accommodations near Duke Gardens.

Registration Deadlines

Early Registration: Friday, April 7

Regular Registration: Friday, April 28

Cancelation Policy
Cancelation requests received in writing by Friday, April 21 will be subject to a 25% cancelation fee, which will be deducted from the refund. No refunds will be made after Friday, April 21. Substitutions will be permitted with no penalties.

Optional EventsCost not included in registration

Friday, May 5

Roost Beer Garden at Fearrington Village (Pittsboro, NC) Set in the middle of the Fearrington Village Center, Roost offers local brews, wine by the glass, live music and wood-fired pizza. GWA members will have reserved seating under large oak trees to end the day and enjoy time with members.

Mission

GWA: The Association for Garden Communicators provides leadership and opportunities for education, recognition, career development and a forum for diverse interactions for professionals in the field of gardening communications.